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Live-action adaptations are gaining prominence in the entertainment world, bringing anime, manga, and game adaptations to life. With increasingly ambitious productions, from classics like 'Death Note' to recent hits like 'One Piece', live-action adaptations continue to expand boundaries, offering a new perspective on already established stories. Follow the news and reviews here at AnimeNews

Blue Lock: Live-action film reveals new trailer

The live-action film adaptation of BLUE LOCK has released a new trailer and confirmed more cast members. Actress Mei Hata will play Anri Teieri, reinforcing the adaptation of the sports manga created…

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure gets a live-action spin-off starring Rohan Kishibe

NHK has announced the production of a 3-episode miniseries adapting the manga Kishibe Rohan ga Ugokanai, a spinoff of…

The Promised Neverland – Full trailer and theme song

The official website for the live-action adaptation of The Promised Neverland has released the full trailer for the film, revealing the theme song "Tadashiku…

Resident Evil – Series confirmed by Netflix

Netflix has officially confirmed the development of a live-action Resident Evil series in partnership with Constantin Film. According to the information…

Live-Action of The Promised Neverland gets teaser

TOHO has released the first teaser for the live-action film adaptation of The Promised Neverland (directed by Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu)

Live-action adaptation of Araburu Kisetsu reveals cast, staff, and release date

The official website for the live-action Araburu Kisetsu no Otome-domo yo (O Maidens in Your Savage Season) inspired by the manga…

Tomie – Actress chosen for the live-action film!

Announced in 2019, the live-action adaptation of Junji Ito's manga Tomie has received new updates. According to the information released…

Araburu Kisetsu will get a live-action adaptation

The August issue of Kodansha's Bessatsu Shonen magazine announced on Thursday that the manga Araburu Kisetsu no Otome-domo…

Gokushufudou gets a live-action adaptation in October

NTV announced that Kousuke Oono's manga Gokushufudou (The Way of the House Husband) will be getting an anime adaptation…

Live action from Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! has a confirmed date

After the film was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new release date has finally been announced…

One Piece – Live-action filming has begun

The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the anime One Piece has had its filming confirmed to begin this year. According to Production magazine…

The Promised Neverland – Live-action series on Amazon

According to Variety and Deadline, the anime The Promised Neverland will be adapted into a live-action series produced by…

One Punch Man is getting a live-action adaptation!

Several websites reported today (April 21, 2020) that Sony is producing a live-action version of ONE and Yusuke's work…

Steins;Gate has a confirmed live-action adaptation

A Hollywood-produced live-action Steins;Gate series was confirmed during the Science ADV Live S;G 1010th Anniversary event…

Alita – The Movie is nominated for best visual effects

The Academy released this week a list of 20 films that have been selected to compete for the award for best special effects…

Netflix's Cowboy Bebop announces cast

We have news about the highly anticipated live-action series adaptation of the anime Cowboy Bebop. Netflix has confirmed that actress Elena Satine…

Wotakoi – Live-action release date announced!

The official website for the live-action version of Wotakoi has revealed the official release date for the film in Japan. The…